| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y Z |
Iodine overdose |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment |
| Home Treatment: |
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If you are concerned about iodine poisoning, go to your nearest emergency room or call poison control for guidance.
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| Before Calling Emergency: |
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Determine the following information:
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
| They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person to the hospital. See poison control centers for the emergency telephone number. Take the container with you to the emergency room. |
| What to expect at the emergency room: |
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Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The chance of survival depends on the extent of the poisoning and how long it took to begin treatment. Esophageal stricture is a possible complication. Death is possible, though unlikely. |
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